Is Another Landmark Religious Liberty Victory Upon Us? SCOTUS First Amendment Ruling Imminent

Billy Hallowell : May 4, 2023
Faithwire.com

A decision in Groff v. DeJoy is expected before the end of June.

[Faithwire.com] An attorney whose legal firm is handling yet another landmark religious freedom case before the US Supreme Court said the First Amendment stakes in the battle are quite high for all Americans. (Image: Pixabay)

Jeremy Dys, senior counsel for First Liberty, a conservative law firm, said the conclusion of Groff v. DeJoy could result in increased religious freedom protections in the workplace for Christians and religious minorities, in particular.

Oral arguments in the case, which centers on former postal worker Gerald Groff, were heard by the Supreme Court last month. Groff sued the US Postal Service after being required to work Sundays, a day he deems holy due to his Christian faith.

When accommodations became problematic, Groff reportedly felt he needed to resign.

"It's important to remember where Gerald comes from. Gerald is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania—that area of the country really known for its influence from the Mennonite and Amish traditions," Dys said. "That's where he grew up, and so, when it came time to find a career, he was trying to find one that would honor the fourth of the 10 Commandments—to honor the Lord's day by keeping it holy."

This idea was central to Groff's upbringing and when the Postal Service hired him, mail wasn't being delivered on Sundays; it seemed like the perfect position. But Dys said that changed when Amazon purchased a contract with the USPS to require postal delivery of Amazon packages on Sundays.

"Gerald said, 'You know, this is going to present a real issue. I told you before, I honor the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. I've got to honor the entire Lord's day,'" Dys recounted... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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